A map has a scale 2.5 cm = 12 miles. If two cities are 8 cm apart on the map, how far apart are they in real life? Your answer should be to the tenths place.
EACH 2.5 cm that they are apart is equal to 12 miles....
12 miles is to 2.5 cm as x miles is to 8 cm
12/2.5 = x/8 12/2.5 * 8 = x = 38.4 miles apart